Finney County vote urged for job creating tax plan
Finney County considers extending a half percent sales tax to fund the Finney County Economic Development Corp. Critics warn of higher taxpayer burdens. supporters say the plan targets 90 new primary jobs annually and helps win business. If approved, FCEDC budget will be reviewed by the county commission.
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Beef Products Inc
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Nancy Harness for City Commission Support Letter
A reader endorses Nancy Harness for City Commission, praising her 15 years of leadership, community pride in Garden City, and collaborative, results‑oriented approach. The writer highlights her commitment to diversity and making Garden City a great place to live and raise a family, urging early voting or April 3.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor policy note
The Telegram outlines letters to the editor guidelines requiring signature, address, and phone number with confirmation before publication. Letters are subject to editing for libel and length, kept under 500 words, with general thank yous accepted and form letters rejected.
First Amendment text from foundational U S rights
The First Amendment states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It protects freedom of speech press and the right to gather peacefully and to petition the government for grievances.
Congress Vote Buying and Pork Fueled by Self Interest
The piece accuses lawmakers of vote buying and pork while noting lobbyists such as Jack Abramoff and the cases of Cunningham and Ney. It condemns party leaders, condemns the Iraq war stance, and argues that both parties tolerate self-serving spending spikes and political theater under a veto threat. It highlights billions in pork and criticizes leadership for engaging in or enabling such practices.
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Liberty, taxes, and tyranny in Garden City debate
Letter writers condemn Garden City Commission actions including a smoking ban and a proposed one quarter cent sales tax. Don Merideth argues against bans and tax hikes, while Joe Hankins warns property taxes rise with growth and IBP Tyson exemptions. Both urge protecting liberty and avoiding tax burdens on homeowners.
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Perkins Candidacy Cited For Garden City City Commissioner
Adrienne L Sadovsky provides a reference praising James Perkins for Garden City City Commissioner, noting nearly a decade of acquaintance, strong ethics, and experience as a Wichita police officer and Iraqi police trainer, asserting he will fulfill duties with commitment and pride.
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Wichita
Saluki Mascot and Miscellany From Various Notes
A collage of trivia and opinions cites the Saluki mascot of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, notes SIU Edwardsville’s founding era, and mentions fashion and Texas in a New Yorker piece. It surveys crime rankings, wealth inequality, and light quips about grape fruits, paint, pizza, and Erma Bombeck.
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